Fire Safety Audit

A Fire Safety audit is a systematic and independent evaluation of the fire risks present in the premises and involves recommendations about appropriate measures to control and mitigate the effects of fires. Applicable Standards: National Building Code 2005, IS Standards in FireSafety

Organizationsapplicable for Fire Safety Audit:

• • Industry bodies
  • Offices
  • Hotels
  • Corporate Houses.

Methodology Adopted:
The methodology of conducting the Fire Safety Audits involves the following:

• • A walk through the concerned premises.
  • Review of the layout and drawings.
  • Review of the existing firefighting systems on the premises.
  • Review of the training and awareness regarding the availability and operations of the firefighting systems in and across the organization.

Deliverables:
Recommendations for corrective and preventive actions include:

• • Updation of the fire safety risk management database
  • Preparation of additional reports or relevant paperwork on the hazards detected

Benefits of the Audit:
Fire Safety audits enable the organizations to address the issues by identifying the following:

• • Identifying all significant fire hazards.
  • Evaluation of the existing control measures.
  • Determining the additional control measures required.
  • Evaluation of the current fire detection and firefighting facilities.
  • Testing of all fire safety equipment and precautions.
  • Training and instruction to all occupants of premises about fire safety.